After the guard commander left, Chen Lin found an opportunity to bring Grass back, then took Princess Qinghua to Tan Shiyi's residence.
A year had passed since he saw the Cold Moon Saber fragment in the Head Country's capital city. He had long wanted to meet this renowned forging master of this realm.
"Greetings, Princess Qinghua!"
Chen Lin did not reveal his identity, instead using Princess Qinghua's status to meet the man.
The Hand Country was only a small nation and dared not offend anyone from a greater nation's emissary group. Even someone of Tan Shiyi's reputation had to show the utmost respect.
Such was a society where strength reigned supreme. Strength had the final say in everything.
Skill could bring wealth and prestige, but not status. However, the man was reportedly also a wielder of a great divine ability, so he could not be treated as an ordinary Blacksmith.
"Mm."
At Chen Lin's signal, Princess Qinghua gave a hum of acknowledgment, then said, "I heard that your forging skills have improved again, Master Tan. I have come to request a precious tool, and I hope you will forge it personally."
"Of course. Please state whatever requirements you have, Princess. So long as it is within my power, I will spare no effort."
Hearing that Princess Qinghua had come to request a precious tool, Tan Shiyi relaxed. He might fall short in other areas, but when it came to forging precious tools, if he claimed second place under heaven, no one would dare claim first.
However, divine abilities dominated this world, and precious tools were of limited use, so Blacksmiths did not enjoy particularly high status.
Tan Shiyi invited Princess Qinghua and Chen Lin to a sitting area, then asked what requirements she had for the precious tool.
Princess Qinghua